PHOTOS: Srinagar receives season's first snowfall

The snowfall that began Saturday evening was heavy in the upper reaches of the valley and mild in the plains. The snowfall in capital Srinagar continued for couple of hours bringing relief from the dry cold and the accompanying health problems.

The local MET office had forecast snow and rains in the valley. The MET office said it was still snowing in the south Kashmir health resort of Pahalgam and at Qazigund on the Srinagar Jammu national highway.

PHOTOS: Srinagar receives season's first snowfall

Pahalgam where winter tourism is picking up also received the season’s first snowfall Valley had been in the grip of one of the longest dry spells which had led to various ailments and the snowfall though mild has brought the spell to a welcome end.

PHOTOS: Srinagar receives season's first snowfall

The snowfall has been heavy in the upper reaches. Gulmarg, the famous ski resort in north Kashmir received the seasons second fall. The resort is reported to have received six inches of snow bringing cheer to the locals as well the visiting tourists.

PHOTOS: Srinagar receives season's first snowfall

Reports from Bhaderwah, Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Doda and Kishtwar districts said that fresh snowfall was recorded in upper reaches of these places and light showers in Jammu and plains on Saturday night.